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How to get fromSouth Plainfield to Newarkby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from South Plainfield to Newark by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 819 bus, train via Metuchen

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    1h 9m
    $5–21

  2. Drive  19 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Plainfield to Newarkcar car 19 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Rail Station to Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Plbus bus 59
    2h 16m
    $6–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Plainfield to Newarktaxi taxi 19 mi
    29 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 819 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Ave At Sampton Ave to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    1h 26m
    $5–19

South Plainfield to Newark by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Plainfield Rail Station to Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl hourly. Tickets cost $4–13 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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